MTV Review: Ellie Goulding Electrifies At The Roundhouse For Apple Music Festival

Ellie Goulding kicked things off at London's Roundhouse last night (September 19) for Apple Music Festival, and it's safe to say that she's set the bar high for the next nine acts.

Having only just dropped her brand new single 'On My Mind' earlier this week, there was a buzz of excitement for the return of the energetic songstress, as she reminded us why she's one of the best.

The support act:

Andra Day was in charge of setting the mood for the night, and her incredible vocals and soulful sound did just that. She's definitely the only person we know that can pull off wearing a roller in her fringe without it looking like she's a bit mad, too.

Towards the end of her set we came to the conclusion that she's the love child of Adele, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse, a mix we're just a little jealous of.

The headliner:

After quite the exciting countdown Ellie Goulding jumped on stage and kicked things off with her Calvin Harris penned track 'Outside', making us soon realise she's one of those singers who were born to be infront of a crowd.

Not just sticking to her most recent album, Ellie also took things back to the record that made us fall in love with her in the first place and performed Animal, Starry Eyed AND Lights.

Yep, we were in for a treat.

Ellie's energy combined with her band's clear passion for their job, meant it was the most lively and captivating gig we've been to in a long time. Not to mention her impressive vocals and dance moves to match, making us quite envious of her perfected hip swivel.

To finish proceedings it was only right that the mascot song of Fifty Shades of Grey was next, giving the crowd a chance to belt out the lyrics to 'Love Me Like You Do' after it dominated the radio earlier this year.

Fave moment:

Okay, so we have two… Ellie stripped everything back halfway through the set and performed 'Your Song' aka the most emotional song ever and it almost had us in tears.

Last night was also the first performance of Ellie's new track OMM, which now we've heard live we simply insist that everyone else does too. No, really.

Special shout out:

Ellie's band were the most sassy, incredible and all together jazzed group we've ever laid our eyes on. Her backing singers had moves we could only dream of busting out on the dance floor, and the keyboardist, well, we just want him to be our new BFF.

Celeb spots:

Way too in the zone with Ellie we didn't actually spot anyone with our own eyes, but after some Instagram stalking it would seem Millie Mackintosh stopped by, and if you're to believe some extremely blurry photos Niall Horan was there too...

Star rating:

Oh, my, my, my, what you do to me?Like lightning when I'm swimming in the seaFrom the very first time we lovedFrom the very first time we touchedWalking on wires and power linesYou put your body on top of mineEvery time that you lift me upTo the heaven and stars above

There's an energy when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerfulI can feel it when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerfulThere's an energy when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerfulI can feel it when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerful

I couldn't leave even if I wanted to'Cause something keeps pulling me back to youFrom the very first time we lovedFrom the very first time we touchedThe stroke of your fingers, the scent of you lingersMy mind running wild, the thoughts of your smileOh, you gotta give me someAnd you could give it all, but it's never enough, no

There's an energy when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerfulI can feel it when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerfulI can feel it when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerfulThere's an energy when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerfulI can feel it when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerfulI can feel it when you hold meWhen you touch me, it's so powerful

Hold me in your armsBurns like a fire, electricityWhen you're close I feel the sparksTakes me higher to infinity